Kendrick Lamar Fires Back at Drake in Super Bowl Announcement: “No Round 2s”

For what feels like the hundredth time in 2024, Kendrick Lamar has once again taken the hip-hop world by storm. On Sunday (September 8), the Compton rapper announced that he will be headlining the Super Bowl LIX halftime show in New Orleans on February 9, 2025. The announcement video, posted on his social media, features Kendrick making a sly, dismissive nod to his recent feud with Drake, saying, “You know it’s only one opportunity to win a championship. No round twos.” This subtle jab quickly set social media ablaze, stirring up excitement among fans—Kendrick supporters or otherwise.

The “Round 2” comment appears to be a response to a recent post from Drake’s alleged burner account, where he mentioned “winning Game 2.” While the exact meaning of this cryptic post remains unclear, many speculated it was a reference to his ongoing rivalry with Kendrick. Whether Drake is hinting at reigniting the lyrical battle or flexing about his enduring career and commercial success remains uncertain. One thing’s for sure: anyone expecting the OVO leader to be knocked out of the game after this beef might need a reality check.

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Announcement

Kendrick Lamar just locked in as the headliner for the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show. Get ready for a performance that's gonna be pure fire 🔥 #SuperBowl2025

(Via @kendricklamar )pic.twitter.com/5hj8VOopsF

— Eric L. Mitchell (@EricLMitchell) September 8, 2024

With the Drake vs. Kendrick discourse heating up once more, fans are predictably split. For every Kendrick fan reveling in what they see as yet another win over Drake, there’s a Drizzy supporter downplaying Kendrick’s achievements. The debate over who’s on top rages on, fueled by speculation about what’s next for both artists. There are even whispers of a possible future collaboration between Kendrick and Playboi Carti, though nothing has been confirmed as of now.

As for Kendrick Lamar‘s Super Bowl performance, fans are eager to see what he has in store. It’s anyone’s guess whether he’ll release new music to coincide with the show, though it’s worth noting that Rihanna didn’t drop new material following her halftime performance. Regardless, the Super Bowl stage is sure to remind the world of Kendrick’s star power and might even quell some of the criticism regarding his recent hiatus. Whether this is another shot at Drake or just another brilliant move in Kendrick’s career, it’s clear that K.Dot has no interest in playing along if Drake tries to rekindle their feud.